Redundancy Tax Calculator Ireland
Calculate your statutory redundancy entitlement and find out how much of your ex-gratia severance package is sheltered from tax. Compares Basic, Increased Exemption, and SCSB with 0% PRSI.
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Redundancy & Severance Details
Statutory redundancy awards 2 weeks per year pro-rata for partial years.
Statutory redundancy caps weekly wage at €600/week (€31,200/yr).
Used for Standard Capital Superannuation Benefit (SCSB) formula.
Reduces the Increased Exemption & SCSB euro-for-euro. Enter 0 if not taking or deferring.
Total Net Take-Home Severance
What lands directly in your bank account after all statutory exemptions
Statutory Redundancy
Under the Redundancy Payments Acts, employees aged 16+ with at least 104 weeks continuous service are entitled to statutory redundancy.
Ex-Gratia Exemption Comparison
Revenue permits you to shelter your ex-gratia payment using whichever of the three statutory methods produces the largest tax-free exemption:
How to Avoid Overtaxation & Maximize Your Severance
1. Employer Pension AVC Sacrifice
If a substantial portion of your ex-gratia package is taxable, ask your employer if you can divert the taxable excess directly into your occupational pension as an employer contribution before termination. Employer contributions do not trigger BIK and are 100% tax-sheltered.
2. Overpaid Tax Claim on myAccount
Employers often deduct tax on ex-gratia payments under emergency tax or without applying the best SCSB relief. At the end of the tax year, request a Statement of Liability via Revenue myAccount to claim any overpaid tax back directly to your bank account within 3–5 working days.
3. Contractual Notice Pay Warning
Revenue strictly excludes payments in lieu of notice (PILON) and accrued holiday pay from termination exemptions. Contractual earnings are always taxed in full as normal PAYE pay with PRSI, Income Tax, and USC applied.
Related Irish Tax Calculators & Guides
Redundancy Tax Ireland 2026 Guide
Full legal breakdown of statutory redundancy, Revenue exemptions, and worked examples.
PAYE Tax Refund Calculator
Check if you overpaid tax during redundancy or time between jobs and claim back from Revenue.
Pension AVC Tax Relief Calculator
Simulate how much tax you save by channeling severance into a tax-relieved pension AVC.
Revenue.ie Statutory Rates
Calculations strictly align with the Finance Act 2025/2026 and official rate schedules published by the Irish Revenue Commissioners.
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only and does not constitute professional tax advice. Figures are based on Revenue.ie guidelines for tax year 2026. Individual circumstances vary — always consult a qualified tax advisor for advice specific to your situation.
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